Balance flexibility and consistency

Tobias Oberpaul, Product Owner of the DB UX Design System at Deutsche Bahn, emphasizes the importance of shared ownership. By involving stakeholders and product teams in the design system's development, organizations can ensure the system remains adaptable to diverse needs while maintaining a unified approach.

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Alberto Calvo, Senior Design Manager, discusses the necessity of a flexible foundation. He notes that a design system should allow for creative solutions without compromising its core logic, enabling teams to innovate within a consistent framework.

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Katerina Kaleta, Senior Product Designer at ADT, highlights the development of platform-agnostic components. This approach ensures that components function seamlessly across various platforms, balancing consistency with the flexibility to adapt to platform-specific requirements.

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Ariel Salminen, Design Systems Architect at Nordhealth, underscores the importance of continuous user engagement. By regularly consulting with users and stakeholders, design systems can evolve to meet changing needs, maintaining flexibility while upholding consistent standards.

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